Estimator-Manufacturing

ANDRITZ; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ in Spokane, WA seeks a detail-oriented Manufacturing Estimator to support service shop operations. You will develop cost estimates, define manufacturable solutions, and coordinate with Sales, Engineering, and Workshop teams to ensure accurate quotes and on-time delivery.

You will review specs, drawings, and quality requirements, collaborate with suppliers, track costs, and participate in post-project reviews to improve estimating accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, machining, or service shop.
• Experience in estimating, quoting, procurement, or technical project support.
• Strong preference for prior estimating experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate labor, material, and outsourcing cost estimates during proposals.
• Support estimate revalidation and cost tracking during execution.
• Ensure estimates align with project scope, budgets, and timelines.
• Collaborate with suppliers to define scopes and obtain quotations.
• Interface with customers during quoting and execution; provide updates.
• Partner with Sales, Engineering, and Shop teams for planning complex service work.
• Identify risks and cost drivers early to support job execution.
• Maintain records of estimates, assumptions, and revisions.
• Contribute to standardizing estimating processes and best practices.
• Assist cost evaluations related to maintenance and capital initiatives.
• Promote safety culture in estimating and shop operations.

Skills

Manufacturing & Service Shop Ops

Technical Drawing & Interpretation

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Project Coordination

Excel & Estimating Tools

ERP/CAD experience (preferred)

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-focused mindset

Safety & HSE commitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Manufacturing Estimator to support ourservice shop operations in Spokane, WA. This role is responsible for developing accurate cost estimates, defining practical manufacturing and repair solutions, and supporting coordination between Sales, Engineering, and Workshop execution.

The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate quoting, cost control, andsuccessful project execution, while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality,and on-time delivery in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accurate labor, material, and outsourcing cost estimates during the proposal phase.
• Support estimate revalidation and cost tracking during execution.
• Ensure alignment with project scope, budgets, and timelines.
• Technical Review & Scope Development
  • Review specifications, drawings, and quality requirements to define scope and develop manufacturable solutions.
  • Ensure estimates reflect accurate methods, risks, and execution strategies.
• Collaborate with suppliers to define scopes of work and obtain quotations.
• Support supplier selection based on cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Customer Communication
  • Interface with customers during the quoting and execution phases, addressing technical and commercial inquiries.
  • Provide updates and clarification to support customer satisfaction and alignment.
• Project & Execution Support
  • Partner with Sales, Engineering, and Shop teams to support planning and execution of complex service and repair work.
  • Identify risks and cost drivers early to support successful job execution.
• Documentation & Cost Tracking
  • Maintain accurate records of estimates, assumptions, supplier inputs, and revisions.
  • Support post-job reviews to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy, cycle time, and cost competitiveness.
• Contribute to standardization of estimating processes and best practices.
• Maintenance & Capital Support
  • Assist with cost evaluations related to maintenance activities and capital investment initiatives.
• Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)
  • Promote and support a strong safety culture in all aspects of estimating, planning, and shop operations.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred.

Experience

• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, machining, or service shop environment.
• Prior experience in estimating, quoting, procurement, or technical project support
• strongly preferred.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Manufacturing & Service Shop Operations
• Technical Drawing & Signature Interpretation
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Project Coordination & Multi-tasking
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and estimating tools
• ERP and/or CAD system experience (preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Customer-focused mindset
• Strong commitment to safety (HSE) and continuous improvement